Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande DunesvsSandy Beach Resort
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sandy Beach Resort. Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes is ranked #2 in Myrtle Beach with recommendations from 5 reviewers such as Fodor's, Star Service and Frommer's.
Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
8400 Costa Verde Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"This 405-room Marriott resort is one of the few four-pearl properties in Myrtle Beach, and it's a good deal more elegant than the typical run-down chains you'll find in the area." Full review
Star Service
"This fine, well-rounded resort, the largest of the name brands here, is on a lovely strand between North Myrtle and the overbuilt Myrtle Beach downtown area." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Mediterranean-style hotel, the area's most luxurious property, on a 370-foot-wide stretch of private beach." Full review
Fodor's
"Entering this plantation-chic high-rise resort, with its airy wicker furniture, giant palms, and mahogany details, will take you away from the hubbub of Myrtle Beach and straight to a tropical locale." Full review
Frommer's
"Constructed at a cost of $50 million, this chain hotel is one of the most luxurious on the South Carolina coastline." Full review
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The property has 405 units, many of which have an ocean view (don't be shy, go ahead and put in a request, although these rooms can be $10–$40 more per night).
Sandy Beach Resort
201 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
From $55/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Sandy Beach Resort is a 228-room condo-style hotel with an excellent location just south of Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, next to the Family Kingdom Amusement Park." Full review
Frommer's
"A very popular and extremely busy condo-style property on the Grand Strand, this resort is highlighted by rooms that are tremendous in terms of their amenities and general appearance" Full review